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Agnieszka
Los Angeles Bachelorette
Agnieszka, On July 11, 2019 at 12:38

Hey! Wondering if anyone can give me stop tips for an LA bachelorette. We are thinking of going end of March right before the wedding. We want to go to Santa Monica pier, Venice beach, Beverly Hills...

Cliodhna, friday 19-Jul-19 4 95
Casey
Feeling "off" with Bridal Showers
Casey, On July 8, 2019 at 13:46

So some of you who have been on here a while back, may remember me posting about my Bridal shower, and my Step Mom planning one for my side of the family, smaller venue more intimate etc. Giving a...

Vinod, thursday 18-Jul-19 6 107
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Last Venue Visit
Kelly, On July 17, 2019 at 07:57

Meeting with my photographer and officiant at the venue for the last time today before the wedding (10 days!!) Despite everything being organized, I can't help but feel anxious about the whole thing....

Vinod, thursday 18-Jul-19 6 76
Teddie
Registry Website
Teddie, On July 16, 2019 at 21:34

Hi everyone! I am looking for information for a registry website that allows you to pull from different sites , as well as an option for cash gifts for our honeymoon fund. . I have seen a few options...

Katelyn, wednesday 17-Jul-19 6 139
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Help! How to politely ask JOP to look nice...?!
JJJJ, On July 14, 2019 at 23:31

Not about formal/casual dress code. For starters, her Facebook picture kind of catfished me... hair was done, make up done, looks gorgeous. Saw some pictures of her at some clients' weddings... okay,...

Kelly, tuesday 16-Jul-19 7 125
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Engagement Photo Outfit Help!
Marissa, On July 15, 2019 at 19:57

Hey everyone! I'm planning a 'surprise' proposal/engagement photoshoot while away in Amsterdam and I have no idea what to wear! I'm not really a dress girl so any photos or ideas for inspiration would...

Allison, tuesday 16-Jul-19 6 74
Marissa
Gift Ideas for Ring Bearer and Flower Girls
Marissa, On July 11, 2019 at 16:09

Hi everyone. I'm struggling to come up with sentimental gifts for the ring bearer and 3 flower girls. Everyone in the wedding party is family, so we got them fairly pricey sentimental gifts. We got...

Marissa, saturday 13-Jul-19 7 172
Kendra
BBQ Wedding Reception
Kendra, On July 3, 2019 at 21:13

Okay everyone, I need some inspiration. We aren't actively planning our wedding just yet because we haven't actually set a date; but I'd like to have some ideas ready to go when we do. We are looking...

Vinod, saturday 13-Jul-19 4 83
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Invitation wording
Rebecca, On July 10, 2019 at 17:34

So we are ordering our invitations at some point this week or next and I need suggestions or help with wording. My FH and I are eloping in the morning just me him and our witnesses, after we are...

Vinod, saturday 13-Jul-19 11 111
Joey
Tell us about (or show us!) your proposal!
Joey, On August 10, 2017 at 14:23

How did you propose? How were you proposed to? Was it a surprise, or did you talk about it first? Tell us all about your proposal, and even better, share a pic if you have one! Share your proposal...

Rebecca, friday 12-Jul-19 41 526
Vanny
Invites
Vanny, On July 10, 2019 at 16:20

For those who haven't sent out invitations or Save The Dates yet, is anyone skipping Save The Date and going straight to invitations? What are your thoughts on Save The Dates? Unnecessary? Helpful?

Vanny, friday 12-Jul-19 31 180
Jayda
Hashtag Ideas!
Jayda, On July 8, 2019 at 02:26

Anyone have clever hashtag ideas for the last name Taylor? It’s the most common name so anything I can think of seems to be used already on social media. Please give me some ideas

Sinéad, friday 12-Jul-19 5 613
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Hash tag help!
Kayla, On July 7, 2019 at 15:25

Please help. We need a cute hash tag for our wedding Last name smart

Sinéad, friday 12-Jul-19 5 61
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Hart House Restaurant, Burnaby, BC
Tiani, On July 3, 2019 at 15:48

Hi! I'm looking at Hart House restaurant for my ceremony and reception. I haven't had a meeting yet, but I'm concerned about their approved DJ list. Anyone have any experience with their DJs or have...

Sinéad, friday 12-Jul-19 1 54
Vanny
Bridesmaid proposal
Vanny, On July 10, 2019 at 03:25

Hi again!!! My wedding is not until August 2020, and I got proposed to a month ago in June. I am planning to give proposal boxes to my bridesmaids and MOH when I ask them to be apart of my wedding,...

Vanny, thursday 11-Jul-19 24 162
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Changing Last Names (slavic husband -ova)
Denise, On July 10, 2019 at 15:01

Hi, does anyone know if a bride can use the husband's last name but with an -ova at the end? My fiance is Slovak and in Slavic countries, women in the family add -ova to the last name to make it...

Denise, thursday 11-Jul-19 10 409
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Name Change
Kelly, On July 11, 2019 at 12:54

Hi everyone, just me over here stressing again... My FH currently has a hyphenated name and was planning on legally changing his name in a few years. We agreed that I would keep my maiden name until...

Tori, thursday 11-Jul-19 2 101
Tori
99 Days!
Tori, On June 27, 2019 at 09:09

That's it! I've hit the 99 day mark until the wedding!! How are all of the Autumn brides doing as we get closer to the big day by being either under 100 days or for those who are just after October...

Tori, thursday 11-Jul-19 47 469
Casey
Planning Milestone - Sending Invites
Casey, On July 9, 2019 at 09:02

Every big Milestone in wedding planning is exciting, but for me, getting those invites out was the most exciting as it meant the big day is coming closer! My Invites went out last week, and I have...

Casey, thursday 11-Jul-19 14 93
Katelyn
I forgot to post my engagement photos.
Katelyn, On July 9, 2019 at 19:49

Months ago I posted the previews of our engagement photos and intended to post my favorites once I got them all back, I forgot. So here they are. I love the silly ones so much! Foreheads...

Katelyn, thursday 11-Jul-19 21 133
Vanny
Bridesmaids!
Vanny, On July 8, 2019 at 15:49

Hi lovelies!! Due to budget issues, I am deciding on asking my bridesmaids and MOH to pay for their own dresses, and this is the only thing I am asking them to pay for, as I will be covering hair,...

Katelyn, tuesday 9-Jul-19 18 177
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Raising Money
Krystle, On July 9, 2019 at 12:51

Hey Everyone! I know growing up I was always told the father of the bride pays for the wedding, however my father has made it clear he dose not want to help. Any ideas for raising money for the big...

Tori, tuesday 9-Jul-19 5 92
Katelyn
My Jack and Jill
Katelyn, On July 8, 2019 at 07:32

Guys I'm devastated. I put $1500 into my jack and jill. And because the day before it said it was going to thunderstorm (it didnt) only 9 people showed up other than the people who came to...

Katelyn, tuesday 9-Jul-19 15 190
Katelyn
What is everyone most excited about for your big day?
Katelyn, On July 2, 2019 at 10:48

For me it's walking down that aisle to see my man obviously. There is a short walk from the venue to a park for photos and I'm hopefully going to have a few minutes alone with my new husband. And...

Katelyn, tuesday 9-Jul-19 27 171
Donna
Same individual different problem
Donna, On July 4, 2019 at 09:43

So the same niece I spoke of not coming to my rehearsal to take photos has taken upon herself to tell everyone that our Wedding is @ 5.00 pm. I was working all day yesteady so I didn't know what was...

Steph, saturday 6-Jul-19 14 137
Donna
Seating Arrangements
Donna, On July 1, 2019 at 17:21

If I could say anything this was one of the hardest things putting together. I changed it so so so many times. I find funny about this is I'm closer to some of my co-workers then some of our families....

Courtney, friday 5-Jul-19 16 187
Jenny
Bridesmaid proposal ideas wanted!
Jenny, On July 2, 2019 at 16:39

Hey everyone! I’ve already asked my girls to be in my wedding but it was just in casual conversation, so I want to give them bridesmaid/maid of honour boxes with goodies in them and “officially ask...

Rebecca, friday 5-Jul-19 40 713
Karolynn
Engagement Party Theme
Karolynn, On July 1, 2019 at 17:54

My fiance and I are planning our engagement party for August of this year, we are trying to pick a theme. Do you have to have the same theme for the engagement party and wedding?

Kat D, friday 5-Jul-19 16 144
Lesley
Combined dance
Lesley, On July 5, 2019 at 06:50

Hi everyone! We are doing a combined dance with my father and his mother, just so everyone feels more comfortable. We didn't want anything slow and sappy so His mother suggested the song "The way you...

Allison, friday 5-Jul-19 6 70
Lynnie
Fiancé(e) Friday! Who introduced you to your future spouse?
Lynnie, On March 29, 2019 at 13:05

Whether it was love at first sight or a friendship that blossomed over time - it began with an introduction! Who was responsible for introducing you to your future spouse? Was it a close friend,...

Steph, friday 5-Jul-19 40 316
Alexandra
How long have you been together?
Alexandra, On August 2, 2018 at 18:49

So my fiancé and I have officially been together for three years today! I know in comparison to some people that’s really short, and to others it’s been a while so how long have you guys been with...

Maegan, thursday 4-Jul-19 104 965
Kelly
Peeking at the registry
Kelly, On June 11, 2019 at 16:02

Shower is in just over a week. So, I've been informed that I need to do some "upkeep" on my registry as time goes by in case things get sold out and unavailable....do people actually do this? I don't...

Kristen, thursday 4-Jul-19 12 160

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